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Gear Talk / Re: Cascade Designs customer service

« on: September 13, 2011, 06:48:37 am »

cascade designs, msr, platypus customer service has always been a pleasure to deal with. quality gear that rarely malfunctions, a company with a conscience.

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Gear Talk / info overload, help!

« on: September 10, 2011, 03:36:04 pm »

randoneering, touring, 650b? i want the "jeep" of bikes that'll ride the road, ride the dirt, option to ride in different parts of the world with easily obtainable parts, sturdy, reliable,time tested frame.
   i have a middle weight gear package from years of long distance hiking.
pbh-80, 5'9.5'' tall/ fairly short legs and fairly long torso, 190 lbs, budget @ $1.500.00. give or take $500.00, or maybe just a little more.
  i've browsed online at soma saga, surley l.h.t., velo orange, drooled over some rivendells, sevens, i.f.'s. most likey this will be my one and only touring bike as i'm not a spring rooster anymore, so would like to purchase a ride that'll stand the test of time.
 thanks for any and all imput